Radiation Oncology Nurse

Radiation Oncology Nurse

At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families. We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you're going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it's important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home.

We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Position Overview:

The Radiation Oncology Nurse reports to the Regional Nurse Manager and serves as clinical support to the Radiation Oncologist. The Radiation Oncology Nurse works in collaboration with other team members to deliver quality patient care in accordance with established process standards. The nurse assists leadership in maintaining nursing care processes, including observation of trends, and tracking data in support of quality initiatives.

* This full-time position will be working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. No weekends or holidays*

Required:

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Successful completion of competency-based orientation program.
• CPR certification or acquisition within 90 days of employment

Desired:

• Radiation Oncology Nurse certification (ROCM™)

Specific skills & abilities:

• 2-3 years of general nursing experience; radiation oncology experience preferred

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Consistently applies department policy/procedure and works in compliance with all aspects of nursing/medical processes.
• Maintains basic understanding of interdisciplinary team functions (physicists, therapists, technicians, and others) in support of collaborative care delivery and optimal patient outcomes.
• Guarantees patient readiness for provider appointments by securing records related to medical history and oncology diagnosis and treatment.
• Conducts baseline and ongoing patient assessment integrating findings and reporting patient needs to providers as indicated.
• Understands and effectively manages treatment-related toxicities including supervision of prescriptions as needed.
• Anticipates interventions to ensure multidisciplinary coordination of care such as referrals.
• Provides patient education focused on radiation processes, goals of care and symptom management. Recommends material revisions as the need arises.
• Completes thorough charting in the electronic medical record system ensuring documentation is readily available, accurate and up to date.
• Responds to onsite emergencies.
• Acts as a preceptor to new hires.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.